Forever Feed Technologies and River Ranch Farms Launch $15 Million Hydroponic Livestock Feed Center

Forever Feed Technologies has secured a $15 million contract with River Ranch Farms to construct a hydroponic livestock feed growing center. This facility, featuring two FFT GrowSystems, will begin construction next quarter in Hanford, California. It aims to significantly reduce water and land use for dairy operations, providing fresh feed daily for large-scale livestock. The project follows successful pilot operations and represents a significant advancement in sustainable farming practices.

Published Mar 24, 2026

Forever Feed Technologies has announced a $15 million contract with River Ranch Farms for a hydroponic livestock feed growing center in Hanford, California. Construction will start next quarter, featuring two full-scale FFT GrowSystems, marking the first commercial deployment of this technology.

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The system allows for daily production of fresh feed for large livestock operations, enhancing feed efficiency and milk production. The FFT FeedCenter is designed to support more than 7,500 milking cows. The project integrates FFT's technology with automation from JR Automation to improve sustainability and reduce resource usage.